Children & Families
Young Toddler Story Times
Newborn to 24 months with adult
10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m. March 5, March 12 and March 26
Family Story Times
All ages welcome with adult
7 p.m. March 5, March 12 and March 26
Toddler Tales Story Times
Ages 2 to 3 1/2 with adult
10:05 a.m. March 6, March 13 and March 27
Preschool Story Times
Ages 3 1/2 to 6 with adult
10:45 a.m. March 6, 13 and 27
Early Literacy Parties in Spanish
These workshops designed for Spanish-speaking families to prepare their children for Kindergarten. The Fiestas help parents and caregivers teach children the basic learning skills they will need before they can actually read and write.
6 p.m. March 6 and March 13
Spanish Story Times
All ages welcome with adult
10:30 a.m. March 7
6:30 p.m. March 13, March 20 and March 27
Book Exchange
Kids, Tweens and Families
Bring your gently used books to the library for a book exchange and liven up your home library. You may take home a book for every book that you bring.
2:15 p.m. March 15
Hip Hop Don’t Stop
Ages 5 and older with adult.
This talented troupe presents themes of respect, connections between different cultures, and overcoming challenges through music and dance.
3 p.m. March 15
Young Readers Book Bunch
Grades 1 to 3 with adult
The Monkey and the Crocodile by Paul Galdone
10 a.m. March 16
Teens
Game On!
Play video games at the library!
4 p.m. March 6 and March 20
Teen After-Hours at the Library
Grades 6-12
We’re opening the library on Friday night just for teens. Play video games, use computers, snack or just hangout. Reservations will be held until 7:10 p.m. Registration required. Teens must be picked up by 10 p.m.
7-10 p.m. March 8
Study Zone
Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
6:30-8:30p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Adults
Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
7:30 p.m. March 5
Covington Adult Book Group
Oxygen by Carol Cassella
2 p.m. March 7
Drop-In to Learn about eBooks
Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.
7 p.m. March 7 and March 21
Laughter Club
Join this adult group for a half hour of easy stretching and laughing exercises!
10:05 a.m. March 11
Curriculum Development Based on Favorite Children’s Books
Presented by Darlene Cook, ECE Trainer and Consultant.
By developing your curriculum around a book, central theme or idea, you can create an integrated curriculum that will facilitate and encourage children’s learning.
6:30 p.m. March 19
The Parnassus Project Chamber Music
2 p.m. March 24
Tax Assistance
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through April 15
AARP Tax Aide volunteers will provide free tax assistance preparation.Please pick up an AARP intake worksheet at the library Information Desk.No complex or business returns, please. Priority given to seniors and low incomes.Appointments are made one week in advance by phone or in person. Call 253.630.8761 or inquire at the library.
ESL Class Registration and Testing
A level test is required for registration in the library’s ESL classes. Spring quarter starts April 1.
5 p.m. March 25
Citizenship Classes
Get help with the Citizenship interview process.
12:30 p.m. Saturdays
Talk Time
Free conversation class to improve basic English.
6 p.m. Thursdays
Computer Classes
Please register in advance
Microsoft PowerPoint 6:30 p.m. March 4
One-on-One Computer Assistance1:30 p.m. March 6, March 13, March 20 and March 27
Microsoft Word Level 1 6:30 p.m. March 11
Microsoft Word Level 2 6:30 p.m. March 25
